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Chess 101

Illegal Moves in Chess: When Your Brain Says “Go,” But the Rules Say “No”

Chess is a game of infinite possibilities—well, almost. For all the creativity you can bring to the board, there are...

Chess 101

50-Move Rule: How Chess Stops Never-Ending Games

Chess is full of dramatic checkmates, jaw-dropping tactics, and heart-stopping blunders. But sometimes, the drama fades into a quiet, unyielding...

Chess 101

En Passant: What Is This Chess Rule? Is This Cheating?

Chess is full of peculiar quirks that make the game as beautiful as it is challenging. Among them, en passant...